Comparison

Sanctuary vs VibeFocus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sanctuary

Features
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Focusing hasn't been this cute since... ever. Struggling to put down your phone? Meet The Sanctuary, the focus timer that turns your productivity sessions into a mission to save the wild. -> How It Works Choose your tasks: Set a timer for work, study, or reading. Stay Focused: While you work, you are attracting new species to your sanctuary. Build Your Collection: Discover rare animals (Pandas, Birds, Foxes) and watch your sanctuary grow. -> Key Features Gamified Focus Logic: The best way to beat phone addiction is to make focusing fun. Cute Animal Collection: Dozens of beautifully animated 3D animals to discover and release. Strict Mode: Lock your focus to ensure you get your deep work done. Detailed Stats: Track your daily, weekly, and monthly focus hours. Wholesome Vibes: A cozy, relaxing 3D environment that changes as you progress. Perfect for students, ADHD minds, and anyone who wants to make their time count. Download The Sanctuary and start your collection today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://the-sanctuary-three.vercel.app/terms

About

VibeFocus

Enhance your concentration with a Pomodoro timer that integrates ambient study music. Choose from six moods and 38 tracks to create immersive work sessions. Track your progress and utilize features like Live Activities for seamless focus.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with custom durations
  • Six moods with 38 unique study tracks
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Flow State mode
  • Focus statistics and history
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro)
Features
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A Pomodoro timer with study music built in. Set your session, pick a mood, and go — no second app, no playlist hunting, no ads, no account. Free forever: 11 Deep Focus tracks, custom focus and break lengths, Live Activities, Dynamic Island, Flow State mode, and full focus stats. SIX MOODS, 38 TRACKS Deep Focus, Cafe, Lo-Fi, Classical, Pulse, and Synthwave. The scene, the colors, and the soundtrack shift together, so each session feels like a different room. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY WORK - Custom Pomodoro focus and break durations - Flow State mode for when the timer would only interrupt you - Live Activities and Dynamic Island, so your timer stays visible without reopening the app - Focus stats, streaks and history - Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro MADE FOR FOCUS, INCLUDING ADHD FOCUS Body-doubling ambience, visible countdowns, and short commitments. If a blank timer has never worked for you, start with a mood instead. FREE VS PRO Free: 11 Deep Focus tracks, unlimited timers, stats, Live Activities, and 3 one-session previews of any Pro mood. Pro: all 38 tracks across all six moods. $2.99/month, $19.99/year, or $29.99 once. Eligible users get 7 days free on annual. No ads. No account. No data sold. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sanctuary4 screens
VibeFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VibeFocus at none against Sanctuary's shown. Sanctuary's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sanctuary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month and VibeFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sanctuary ships an update every 5 days, VibeFocus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 30, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sanctuary versus VibeFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSanctuaryVibeFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharian DabreS Wave Digital LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sanctuary

Subscriptions2
  • Montly Pro$3.391 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$33.00
3 purchases

VibeFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Sanctuary free?
Sanctuary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VibeFocus free?
VibeFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sanctuary or VibeFocus have ads?
Sanctuary shows ads; VibeFocus does not.
Which is updated more often, Sanctuary or VibeFocus?
Sanctuary ships an update every 5 days, and VibeFocus every 2 months. Most recently, Sanctuary was updated on May 30, 2026 and VibeFocus on August 22, 2026.

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